Delaware schools receiving targeted literacy support show some of the state’s strongest assessment gains
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
CORRECTION: South Dover Elementary School’s Grade 3 ELA proficiency should not have been excluded from the calculation of state-supported literacy coaching results. The reconfiguration of that school did not affect Grade 3. That paragraph has been corrected below. Statewide results show modest improvement, with larger gains in schools receiving focused support; overall proficiency remains […]
Delaware Reaches Record 2,117 Registered Apprentices
Department of Labor | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Delaware has reached a historic milestone of 2,117 registered apprentices, the highest number ever recorded in the state. The growth reflects Delaware’s continued investment in Registered Apprenticeship and the expansion of earn-and-learn opportunities into high-demand fields including education and healthcare, creating new career pathways while helping employers build the skilled workforce they need.
DNREC Adopts Emergency Deer Hunting Regulations to Try to Limit Spread of CWD
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 17, 2026
With the 2026-27 deer season starting Sept. 1, DNREC has adopted emergency hunting regulations to try to limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware and confine CWD to the area where it was found last spring.
Governor Meyer Announces New Projects Accepted Into JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2026
WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today announced the latest projects accepted into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator, advancing the administration’s efforts to deliver critical infrastructure, expand broadband access, strengthen health care and support economic growth across Delaware.
Delaware Libraries Celebrates National Book Festival with Local Events
Delaware Libraries | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2026
in coordination with the 2026 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
